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G♭ major Chord

G♭ major is the major triad built on G♭ — the bright, stable sound of G♭ major.

G♭ major
Major
G♭B♭D♭
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Notes in the G♭ major chord

G♭ major contains G♭ — B♭ — D♭. G♭ major is the major triad built on G♭ — the bright, stable sound of G♭ major.

How to play G♭ major

Open the chord finder above to see G♭ major fingerings on piano, guitar, and ukulele simultaneously. Click any note on the diagram to play it on its own; use the strum button to roll the chord out from low to high.

G♭ major in songs

G♭ major appears in countless songs across rock, pop, jazz, and folk. Look it up in any tabbed song; if you see G♭ major written above the lyrics, that's this chord.

FAQs

What's the difference between G♭ major and G♭m chords?

The third note changes. G♭ major uses the major third interval; switching the third changes the entire emotional character.

What scale does G♭ major come from?

G♭ major sits naturally in G♭ major and several related keys. Use the scale explorer to see which scales contain it.

Are there easier guitar voicings for G♭ major?

Most chords have multiple voicings. The chord finder shows one common voicing; experienced guitarists often have several alternatives in different positions.

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